Our honeymoon safari was life changing!
All of our expectations of going on a safari were exceeded! The lodge was so luxurious, the service some of the best in the world & to be in the bush with the wildlife forever changed us. Luckily Southern Destinations sent us to an area where there are the most leopards as well as all the other Big 5 wildlife. We had many sightings that we will treasure & took hundreds of photos. The South African rangers are so well educated & can tell you everything from the smallest dung beetle to everything about elephants. They graduate from Wildlife college & are certified guides. The native trackers have grown up on the reserves so they can spot animals or tracks when no one else can. Our food at the lodge was top notch & the chef accommodates any & all special requests along with providing wonderful wines. We felt terribly spoiled our entire stay!
CA
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great trip wonderful people
I enjoyed a missons trip to Kenya on March of 2014. My experiences were wonderful and eye opening! I traveled with a man named Moses not only was he a great guide to our tour but he was a wonderful person full of life and kindness I wouldn't recommend anyone else if your planning to go on a safari you will truly have a wonderful time.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My 40th Birthday in S. Africa
We were there for two days without knowing where to go to book Safaris. Where ever we went; oddly enough, no one was able to help us. Then we decided to stay at a backpacking place in Nelspruit and this is where our adventures began... with Crazy Dave and his Kruger Flexi Tours. Crazy Dave took time to get to know us and what we wanted in our vacation and we were more than please! So pleased that we put our trust in him than with any other company. Not only did Crazy Dave go out of his way but he really goes out of his way to earn your trust and made our vacation to S. Africa better than what we had expected. We ended up meeting with so many people and at times we would change our itinerary to be with the new people we met! Even after our Kruger Tour, Crazy Dave helped us in the other cities in S. Africa we were going to. Crazy Dave helped us, with booking and how to get there! Crazy Dave and his entire staff made my birthday a birthday to remember! Thank you Crazy Dave! *PANGOLIN! =)
A brilliant introduction to Africa
From the first email providing advice ,until boarding the plane home, Transtrek provided a seamless service discussing our particular requirements ,suggesting possibilities and then delivering a holiday which the family will never forget.
We saw so much, be it the animals, birds , the drama of the landscapes or the people. The visit to the Masai village will always remain the highlight with Kilimanjaro & elephants in the background. The driver, Peter, was fabulous, finding all the big animals including a pride of lions with cubs and answering our endless questions with enthusiasim. The accomodation that Transtek booked was unforgetable whether the park lodges or the tented village.
We cannot wait to return
BE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
tailor made service
After a trip to Naivasha and Nakuru in 2013, we went to Amboseli with Africa Flash Mc Tours end of 2014. Both experiences were excellent. We especially appreciated how Peter took his time to discuss with us what actually mattered for us on the trip, as well his effort to provide us a trip and an accommodation we like. As going the extra mile, he did more than one extra call to find what would suit us and our daughter. Looking forward to a new experience this year.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best adventure of my life!
Best tour guides ever! John and Antony knew so much about the land, the animals, the people, everything. I felt safe, (even when an elephant charged us!) and secure, and it was so wonderful being with two amazing people who took such great care of us and really went the extra mile to make sure we had the best time. The food was fantastic, too! Don't leave your lunch out anywhere, the monkeys are little thieves. :D I can't wait to someday take my husband back to Tanzania to take them on one of their safaris, they are just magical!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
What an amazing experience and service!
Through connection, we got hold Edwina Ngigi, the travel agent for Africa Travel Safaris and we are glad we did do business with her. Three families from San Diego, CA got connected with her and we had several skype meetings to customize the 2-week Safari tour for us. The agent was very courteous and educative to prepare us for the tour. The agent was very considerate in accommodating our vegetarian meal needs and in taking care of the group of 13 starting from and to Nairobi airport for a total of 16 days. Those 16 days of experience was amazing with quality of safari, knowledgeable drivers and guides, plenty of choice of food for each meal, morning and evening safaris, comfortable vehicles, arrangement of visas to cross between Tanzania and Kenya, etc. Overall, our 13-member group had fantastic experience (one in life time) and strongly recommend using this company for future Safari tours
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Safari Company Out There With a Personal Touch!
I was in Kenya doing research for my disseration for 28days and Transtrek organised a few mini Safaris for me to go on and I absolutely LOVED every trip. I went to Cresent Island, Nairobi National Park, Paradise Lost and an Elephant orphanage. I was able to see all the animals i wanted to like Lions, Giraffes and elephants alongside other animals i've never seen before. Transtrek were very attentive and as its a small family business they were able to provide a personal touch which was appreciated. They listened to everything i wanted and gave me so much more than I could have imagined!
I would recomend Transtrek to anyone looking to go on a safari holiday. It is an affordable luxury holiday which sounds paradoxical but with Trantrek is possible!!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Informative. Personal. Unforgettable.
From the moment Antoine, our safari guide, drove up to our hotel in Arusha to the moment he dropped us off again, we were engrossed in the safari experience. He and his protege were so well informed about the geography, the flora and fauna, and the history of the places we passed or stayed.
We drove with them to the Ngorongoro Crater and did a one day safari. We saw a lion hunt with commentary from our guides as to the reasons for certain methods the lions employed. We saw countless zebras, wildebeasts, and flamingos. We encountered elephants taking dirt baths; ostriches grazing on the plains; hyenas sharing prey at lunch time. We even saw a white rhino, apparently a very rare occurrence, cross the road in front of our vehicle. Cheetahs, kori bustards, hippos. Name it, we saw it. And we were informed all along the way about each of these animals and their relationship to the geography and to the other species in the area.
On top of seeing and learning about all of these amazing creatures that we would only otherwise have seen in a zoo, our experience with our guides was very special and something I will never forget. Antoine is a warm, friendly man who will put you at ease in a place so foreign to most, my travel partner and myself included. His English is excellent, and he has a firm understanding of what makes Tanzania a magical place to visit or to live. It's obvious he loves his job and was born to do it. I will always consider him my kaka, my brother.
I would strongly urge anyone with the chance to take a safari with him or with anyone at Open Africa Safaris. It is a highly impactful life experience.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari with Richard's Team
We chose the 4 days safari. Great Experience (we have seen all the big 5!). Wonderful people and good food. We definitely suggest to have a Safari in Tanzania with this company!